Item

Corruption Test Crystal

Created by XanaSnacks

This delicate, thumb-sized crystal was painstakingly developed by the scholarly mages of Lumenspire to serve as an early warning against the insidious spread of Shard corruption. In its natural state, the crystal remains perfectly transparent and colorless, appearing almost invisible in certain light. When brought into proximity with a creature or object tainted by Shard corruption, however, the crystal undergoes a dramatic transformation, suffusing with deep violet hues that intensify proportionally to the severity of the contamination. A faint purple tint suggests minimal corruption, while a nearly opaque violet glow indicates severe infestation that demands immediate intervention. The crystal requires no magical activation or attunement, functioning automatically through its inherent connection to corrupted essence. Scholars and adventurers alike have come to rely upon this tool as an invaluable means of identifying threats that might otherwise remain hidden from ordinary perception.